Industrial Electrician

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An industrial electrician plans, installs, tests, inspects, troubleshoots and services all types of industrial electrical equipment vital to the operation of commercial and industrial businesses. These include all equipment or components directly or indirectly exposed to electric power, such as motors, generators, pumps, lighting systems and associated electrical and electronic controls. They also do preventive maintenance and keep maintenance records. Industrial electricians are employed by electrical contractors, government, and maintenance departments in factories, plants or mines. Level 1 and 2 Training is common between Construction Electrician, Industrial Electrician and Power Electrician.

Trade Regulation

Compulsory Trade Fact Sheet

Red Seal Occupational Standard
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Assiniboine College (Levels 1 & 2 only)
  • Red River College Polytechnic (Levels 1 & 2 only)
  • University College of the North (All Levels)

1
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,800
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
10
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

2025 Training Standards (See Implementation Schedule below)

Training Standards 2017

Implementation Schedule:
2024/2025 2025/2026
Level 1 - 2017 Standard Level 1 - 2025 Standard
Level 2 - 2017 Standard Level 2 - 2025 Standard
Level 3 - 2017 Standard Level 3 - 2025 Standard
Level 4 - 2017 Standard Level 4 - 2025 Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
10,800
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required
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Red Seal Exam Information

Accredited Programs

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    Secondary Schools

    • Kildonan East Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trades Program

    • Lord Selkirk Regional Comprehensive Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Northlands Parkway Collegiate

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Steinbach Regional Secondary School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • Technical Vocational High School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical / Electronics Program
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    Post-Secondary Schools

    • Assiniboine College, School of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Program

    • IBEW Local 2085

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Code of Excellence

    • Louis Riel Arts & Technology Centre

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Electrical Trades Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1 & 2
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Manitoba Institute of Trades & Technology

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Applications Program

    • Red River College Polytechnic, Construction Trades

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: 5 Month Pre-Employment Electrical Program

    • Ste. Rose School

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Construction

    • University College of the North - The Pas

      Levels: 1
      Program Name: Electrical Trade Fundamentals
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